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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1891
Page
2
The bank offers foreign and domestic exchange and drafts on European cities. It issues certificates of deposits and provides pensioner privileges and investment guidance. Short term loans and commercial paper discounts at reasonable rates. long term real estate loans available.
A humorous receipt from Elnora Enterprises outlines a Daviess County Fair formula: one part racing, four parts Hironom ous and five parts people, declaring no charge for the document. The playful item evokes fair preparations and community participation.
Residents report a group described as devilish boys placing strings across sidewalks to trip pedestrians. Police warn the public and commit to locating and stopping the pranksters before more injuries occur. Local officials promise consequences to deter further actions.
A mill site at Huff's station on the E and R railroad is sold to a company for immediate erection of flouring and saw mills. Huff's station lies between Burns and Short with a future rivalry anticipated among the three towns in the northern part of this county and southeastern Greene County.
In a provocative column the writer praises the act of kicking as a catalyst for public improvements and social corrections. The piece urges the reader to join in and apply pressure until wrongs are addressed and those in power feel the impact.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Washington IN October recounts two of four men arrested for burning the Daviess County Court House pleading guilty. Auditors, farmers, and local leaders are named with details of arrests, confessions, and bond issues while county politics are scrutinized amid public unrest.
The trial of George E. Seneff for seducing Mary Winklepleck finished Saturday afternoon with a guilty verdict after two hours of deliberation. The jury set six months in the county jail as the penalty, startling onlookers including Seneff’s young wife from Odon. The report also promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and colds with trial bottles offered at W Garten's drugstore.
Soldiers can exchange pension checks at the Qdon Exchange Bank with no cost. The notice promotes convenient cashing services for veterans and mentions bank location and terms.
The signed notice claims recovery from severe lung illness and offers a free prescription that purportedly cures consumption asthma catarrh bronchitis and throat and lung maladies. Rev Edward A Wilson of Williamsburg Kings County New York invites readers to request the prescription by mail without charge.
Due to high interest in the Northwest the Northern Pacific offers two folders titled Golden Montana and Fruitful Washington detailing climate topography agriculture stock raising mining lumber lands home sites and more. The rail line advertises direct routes to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon and Washington with multiple through sleeping cars and a full service fleet.
The business room of George M. Riggins is vacant and available to rent. Interested parties should contact Harry Martin, who has authority to manage the rental.
The ad claims Bucklens Arnica Salve treats cuts bruises sores ulcers salve rheum fever sores tetter chap ped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box by W. Garien & Co.
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